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Virtual try-on

How Does AI Virtual Try-On Work?

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Early virtual try-on simply pasted a garment image over a photo, with unconvincing results. Generative AI changed that: modern models don't paste — they redraw the person wearing the garment.

Result of an AI virtual try-on on a person's photo

Step 1: Understanding your photo

The AI locates the body, pose and existing clothes, and identifies what must stay untouched: face, hair, hands and background.

Step 2: Understanding the garment

It reads the garment's category, shape, length, colour, pattern and apparent fabric. That's why a clean, cut-out garment photo helps — EveryWear's virtual wardrobe removes backgrounds automatically.

Step 3: Generating the image

A generative model produces a new image of the same person, in the same pose, wearing the chosen pieces — handling drape, folds, shadows and layering.

In EveryWear you can use your own photo or create your Reflet: from a face photo and a full-body photo, the AI builds a neutral mannequin of you in jeans and a white T-shirt, a clean base for every try-on.

What AI try-on does well

  • Rendering colours and patterns.
  • Showing the overall look of a complete outfit.
  • Comparing two combinations or two colours quickly.
  • Testing an item seen online with your own clothes.

Limits to keep in mind

A render is a generated image, not a fitting room. The AI doesn't know your exact size or the garment's real cut, so it can't tell you whether a size M fits. Small details like printed text or logos may be approximate. Use try-on to judge style and pairing, not size.

How to get the best results

  1. A well-lit, front-facing, full-body photo on a plain background.
  2. Fitted clothes on the base photo (or your Reflet).
  3. Sharp, complete, cut-out garment photos.
  4. A coherent outfit: top, bottom, shoes — not ten pieces at once.

Frequently asked questions

Can virtual try-on tell me my size?

No. It shows style and pairing, not exact fit. Use the brand's size guide for sizing.

How much does EveryWear's virtual try-on cost?

1 credit per garment per render — about €0.10 per garment with the packs. See virtual try-on.

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